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Florida Highway Patrol Reminds Drivers To Move Over
If you ask many South Florida Drivers whether they obey the "Move Over" law you hear a lot of this: "No, I don't know what you're talking about."
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Two-Week Indiana Blitz Leads to 616 Traffic Warnings
Indiana State Police in the Redkey District conducted crash reduction patrols April 25 to May 9 in areas where high numbers of accidents typically occur.
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Driving, Distractions Don't Mix
When drivers are distracted there can be dire consequences, said Illinois State Police Capt. Daniel Roach of District 17 in La Salle.
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Gene Randall ~ Cop's Corner: The California Move Over Law
Since I have been writing Cop's Corner, several people have written with questions regarding the "move over law." The move over law was enacted on July 1, 2007, and requires motorist to exercise caution when approaching an area on the freeway where emergency vehicles are present and displaying emergency lights. This law also applies to tow trucks and other stationary vehicles, which are parked along freeways with their emergency lights activated.
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North Carolina Boating Laws Designed to Keep Boaters Safe
Paul Musco took a boating safety class at age 13 and has put the rules of the water to use ever since for both fun and business.
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Delaware Highway Work Zone Slowdown Urged
With increased road construction activity throughout the state, highway officials are urging drivers to slow down in construction zones and adjust their driving to ensure the safety of workers.
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Canadian Campaign Urges Drivers to Give Highway Crews Room to Work
Tow-truck driver Juergen “Yogi” Wasner was just finishing up some paperwork on Tuesday morning alongside Hwy 11, beacons on and pylons out, when he was smacked into by another vehicle.
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Illinois Police Plan Campaign
State police at the Carmi post have announced plans to crack down on drunken driving, speeding and seat belt violations this month.
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Virginia HOV Violators Beware
Virginia and Maryland authorities aim to crackdown on High Occupancy Vehicle lane violators today. Police from both states will come together for Capitol Region HOV Awareness Day this morning, fanning out in search of those cheating the express lanes. Officers will also look to make sure drivers are obeying Virginia’s “Move Over” law, which requires drivers to change lanes before they pass an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the roadway with lights on. Violating the law can result in a $2,500 fine.
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How Effective Is The Missouri Move Over Law?
It's Tough To Enforce, But Some Are Being Ticketed For Not Giving Room To Emergency Vehicles